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Hmmmm.  Judging by the reactions, his theory held at least a little weight.  MacKensie didn't deny anything but her expression said everything.  James had his back to Zell the whole time and didn't respond so that was inconclusive.  Fenna not remembering anything wasn't evidence against it, after all, Zell himself hadn't remembered either until he smacked his head off the gate frame.  The American farm man didn't react, but then again, he seemed oblivious to everything around him.  (No matter, Zell loved his accent.)  Then there was Adam who had a look on his face like Zell had just crapped in his cereal.  The young guy was taking the whole situation hard, that much was clear.  Zell understood.  He was hurting too.  Everyone was hurting, no doubt.  Especially the ones that knew they had died.  The others - they were looking for answers with possible hopes of returning home.  For the ones who knew they were dead - what did they have to return too? 
 It was over for them.  They'd never see anyone from their world again, unless their was a Heaven or something...

[i]Stay focused on the present, asshole,[/i] he interupted his own thoughts.  Anyway, as for the theory:  On the whole, not enough evidence.  [i]Ah well. It was worth a shot,[/i] Zell thought as his eyes followed other people's gazes up to the air behind him. Another coffin!

"Well aren't your skies busy today," he said over his shoulder to Vadim, after the coffin hit the ground.  James and the Japanese bodybuilder started walking over.  Zell chuckled.  "I suppose we should give a warm welcome."

He started after them and fell into step beside MacKensie (whose accent he loved almost as much as the farm man) who had strong words for him immediately as they walked over.

"You should really think before you talk," she said in reprimand.

"Ha."  Zell interlocked his fingers behind his head and leaned back a little to enjoy the sunlight, as if taking a nice stroll in the park on a summers day.  "You wouldn't believe how many people have said that to me."

When James asked for water, Zell rummaged a hand through his belt satchel and found nothing, then shook his head and shrugged at his friend.  When he looked at MacKensie to see if she came up with anything in her backpack, he noticed, over her shoulder, Adam running over to the river. The swordsman gave a silent wave to the new woman as he came to a stop, then stood and listened to the conversation, allowing the new arrival to reply to everyone, watching the Japanese man bully a soldier for some water, and noting with smiling approval how Adam came running back into the picture to offer her his own water.  There was no shame in gaining a little favour from a pretty lady.  He even picked up her staff for her.

[i]My dude,[/i] he cheered mentally.  [i]I like this guy.[/i]

Once she'd had a chance to respond to the barrage of warmth and welcome from the group, and when she made eye contact, Zell pointed both thumbs at himself.  "Zell Brooks.  A pleasure.  I take orders from that guy," he said as he pointed at James. "Where combat tactics and strategy are concerned, he's the smart the one.  He decides when to sacrifice me for the greater good, and I do it."  Then he pointed at MacKensie next to him.  "I watch this one's back so she doesn't get herself killed. Honestly, I must've saved her ass like four times already."

He winked at the new woman to show he was just teasing, then sneakily looked in the corner of his eye to see MacKensie's reaction.